Guest guest Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 This is 's first year in College and he has had a tough time with his studies. During his last visit with Dr. Talpaz he mentioned that he has trouble focusing and his grades are suffering. Dr. Talpaz said that there isn't any data about Gleevec causing issues with the mind but I have read multiple posts of others that complain of the same symptoms. We emailed Carolyn at Dr. Drukers office and she reports that they have other patients that have complained of the same symptoms. _________________ Hi and , I remember reading over the years posts about ....it is so great to know that one of our CML children has moved onto college! how great is that. When I was on Gleevec (am now on Sprycel) I definitely had mental lapses or brain fog. Sometimes I could not remember how to spell even a simple word....I kept a dictionary handy or would change the sentence to use another similar word. I am a Dr. Druker patient and have reported this...along with others. I was also more forgetful and relied more on lists. I have either just adjusted or maybe Sprycel does not affect this aspect as much? I worked with college students at a University for about 30 years. I think it is very smart when first starting out to take a smaller course load....12 credits is full time (you don't need 15). I would support all Tracey's suggestions......work in a quiet place for shorter periods of time, make simple notes that you can review easily. Many/most colleges have an office that deals with special needs....some teach short courses on effective study habits, etc. should see if there is such an office and discuss his situation with them. If he needs longer for test taking, things like that can be arranged. The transition from high school to college is a big one.....if classes were easy for you in high school, they may be much harder in college and the competition for grades is tougher. , don't be hesitant to ask for some accommodation for this side effect of your treatment......you are a survivor!! and I am sure that your college will want to help you succeed. C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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